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Craft show vendors can find many useful and inexpensive items at IKEA to use in their displays. Whether you are a newer craft booth vendor or a seasoned pro, we bet you haven’t seen some of these clever uses for Swedish furniture and accessories. Take a look at these IKEA hacks for your craft show setup to sell art prints, jewelry, pottery, clothing, home décor, and more!

Kristen and Lindsey Archer of ARCHd have added height to their craft show display booth with these adjustable white metal shelf units from IKEA. You can buy extra shelves to add to the four that are included with the base unit. These are lightweight and can be changed up depending on what you are selling at each show! Slide on gold wire baskets for under-shelf storage—great for photos and art prints.

This smart and simple display from Meghan Makes Do utilizes IKEA’s popular pegboards, which are available in 3 sizes, for vertical displays. Hang the pegboards in a craft show tent using s-hooks or twine. Hooks can be added for hanging hats or handmade zipper pouches. The letter holder baskets can store greeting cards vertically.

Looking for display options for necklaces at craft shows? This IKEA IVAR side unit (pick up at least 4 at $12 each) was transformed into a folding screen with some simple hinges! (Get the tutorial at IKEA Hackers.) String on some jute for texture or add some white screening to hang your craft show items for display.

This clever A-frame jewelry display would also work for purses, winter hats, keychains, and more. The designer used inexpensive KOMPLEMENT shelves from IKEA and drilled holes to hang 25MM square hooks. Paint it with chalkboard paint to get an entirely different look! Get the tutorial for this jewelry display board at IKEA Hackers.

IKEA’s VARIERA bamboo silverware trays can be used in an unexpected way. Look how beautiful they look when used to display Sara’s wallets and zipper pouches? We love how visitors can flip through small handmade items more easily when they are displayed upright. Find more of her work at Sew & Tell Handmade.

This TOLSBY frame hack from IKEA Hackers offers a simple and inexpensive way to display earrings at a craft show booth. Just cut plastic cross-stitch canvas to size, and these stands are ready to work for you. Note: The TOLSBY frame is no longer available at IKEA’s website, but we’d love to see what crafters can do with plastic canvas and the 99 cent FIESTAD frame. Or perhaps you’d like to see what a larger picture frame would look like with window screen as an insert.

IKEA’s MULIG clothing rack works great for hanging craft vendor displays. This crafter at destashio used chandelier chain, s-hooks, and gutter screens to hang everything from wooden signs to wallets and framed art. When disassembled, this rack takes up very little room to transport! Check out more of their display hacks at destashio.

With a layer of soft felt and lots of individual compartments, this KOMPLEMENT tray insert from IKEA is ideal for an elegant display of rings, earrings, necklaces, watches, and more, as you can see from ana.wohnen on Instagram. And best of all, you can just stack up your display and go, with no need to reorganize them for every show. And remember: When you give your guests a luxurious display, it can be easier to command higher price points for your items.

We hope you enjoyed these 10 IKEA hacks for your next craft show display! Make sure to check out these IKEA HACKS for craft rooms, to help you keep your supplies organized so you can create in a peaceful environment.

Many artists use gridwall panels to display their artwork. This type of portable craft show display setup works well for fine artists who have paintings or photographs to show off, but most gridwall systems have other accessories available like clip-on baskets or shelves or hanging racks, which can also show off clothing or accessories too.

You can also see some of my own display systems here, including a vintage suitcase. I sewed a few ribbons onto the suitcase lining so that I could clip greeting cards to the inside of the suitcase. I also found an old shutter that I turned into a display for earrings.

I took the above photo at one indoor art show I did. Even though we were inside, the artist used his tent frame to hang these screens from so that he could then attach his artwork.

There are definitely plenty of expensive, professional art display panels out there, but I found this DIY video tutorial that explains how you can make similar art display panels for around $50 per panel using materials found at the hardware store.

Craft shows displays require a lot of work to set up. Not to mention, trunk space is often limited. So display selves, props, and fixtures can’t be too bulky.

Your craft show display should elevate your products; it should not be an afterthought. Imagine if you stepped into a high-end boutique selling expensive products and the display fixtures were cheap, mismatched, banged up, and flimsy. You might question the quality of the products or second guess paying their high prices.

You must be mindful of your craft business’s bottom line, as well as the portability and ease of setup when choosing craft show display shelves. However, those aren’t the only things you should be considering.

Many crafters think a brand is something they don’t have to worry about, since they have a small business. But whether you put effort into your brand or not, shoppers are forming an opinion of it.

For example, a business owner may tell shoppers they sell high-end luxury items, but if they look like they’ve just rolled out of bed, and are displaying those products on cheap folding plastic tables, those shoppers won’t be buying it.

If they want shoppers to believe their products are high-end, then everything from the display shelves to the way the sales people dress must say “high-end”.

Your craft show display should tell a story and/or convey a feeling. I teach you how to choose your display’s story and design a display based on it in the free email course: 5 Days to a Standout Display.

For example, let’s say I sell reusable beeswax wraps. I may want to covey a story of being environmentally friendly or getting back to nature. Natural wood display shelves would help tell that story.

On the other hand, displaying environmentally friendly beeswax wraps on a non-recyclable, artificial material detracts from my story. It would be like someone talkingabout how healthy they eat all the time while shoving a Big Mac in their mouth. It makes you question the authenticity of their story.

Fragile or tipsy-looking shelves don’t encourage people to explore your items. No one wants to be responsible for a display shelf full of products tipping over. If a fixture looks wobbly, shoppers will be more likely to look, but not touch. And that doesn’t help to encourage sales.

Collapsible shelves are easy to transport to and from craft shows, especially when you’re short on trunk space. Smaller folding shelves would work to add verticle display space on top of a craft show table.

You could display items such as candles, bath & body products, home goods such as potted plants or pottery. Some accessories, such as folded scarves or jewelry on display props may also work on shelving units like these. However, you would have to be mindful of the slats so products don’t fall through.

Cube shelving can work well because you can stack and reconfigure the cubes to fit your space. If you need a more solid surface to display your products on than the grids provide, you could cut some pieces of wood to size and slide them in each cube. If you don’t have access to power tools, heavier poster board or even foam core wrapped in fabric or shelf liner could work. Just be sure it still looks polished and professional.

With the addition of a product like the one below, you could also display items that can be hung by hooks. For example, if a package of cards has a hole punched in the top and could be hooked onto the hanger below. That hanger could then be hung on the fixture above.

For example, a collection of statement pieces could hang on canvases, as though they are pieces of art. A small hook secured to the canvas would allow a necklace, bracelet, or ring to be displayed.

Tiered baskets also work for some craft show displays. Keep in mind, sometimes, items thrown into baskets can make shoppers feel it’s a bargain bin and they expect prices to be low. If you plan to use a basket shelving system, like the one below, try to keep it clean and organized.

This past weekend my family and I went to IKEA and I was blown away by how many amazing items they had that could be used for craft fairs. I have my first big craft show of the year coming up at the end of July so display ideas have been on my mind a lot lately. I just had to take a ton of pictures and share with you all the affordable craft fair display ideas I have. I"ve included links to all the items to make it easier for you to find. Items range from $2-$110 so there is something for every budget.

For me, one of the things I"m always trying to find new ideas for is taking up vertical space. I have a 10"X10" tent with three folding tables. I hate that most items end up being displayed flat on a table so when I saw these peg boards I knew that I could display some of my items vertically and really showcase all the amazing products I have.

These SKADIS pegboards come in three sizes and can easily be hung from your tent using s-hooks or twine. You can also purchase these letter holder attachments which are great for displaying pouches or hats. The regular hooks would be great for hanging jewelry, key chains or wristlets. So many possibilities with these. You could also easily create some kind of wooden stand that they could sit in and then they could be placed on a table or the ground. I purchased two square 22" peg boards at $13.99 each and 6 letter holders and two sets of regular hooks at $2 a piece. In total $44 bucks. Here"s a picture of how I plan to use them for my display.

Wandering through the living room area I found this adorable plant stand. The SATSUMAS will run you $45, but would look so good as a stand alone display for pouches, bags or baskets or set on top of a table to take up some vertical space. You could also use it for your plants during your off season.

Speaking of plants, take a look at these amazing BITTERGURKA hanging baskets. They are made from metal and wood and you can connect them together to create one large hanging display. I imagine using them to hold some cute little crocheted toys. I love that you can easily hand them from the bars of your tent and at $10 bucks each they won"t break the bank.

If you want some cheaper shelving options for your craft fair display then there are plenty to choose from, like this LAIVA book shelf. For $20 you can have a super cute shelf to display your products on. Just keep in mind you will have to assemble it at the show if you don"t have a large enough vehicle.

TheLACK book shelf will run you $60 bucks but has a really unique look to it. This one I would recommend attaching somehow to one of the poles of your tent if possible to provide some extra support. You could use this to display pouches, baskets or stuffed animals.

Utility carts are perfect for craft shows. They are easily movable and can be used as a stand along display for smaller items. The SUNNERSTA and the RASKOG are $30 and would make the perfect addition to your craft show display.

Side tables or night stands make great display pieces. You can set them on top of a table to add some height to your display. This NESNA side table for $15 would be great for holding baskets filled with toys, coffee cozies or hats. I couldn"t find the NESNA online, but the KNARRAVIK is similar.

The HJARTELIG is a bit more expensive at $40, but would be perfect as a vertical display. It"s great for displaying a hat on a mannequin or a basket filled with goodies.

Also for $40 is the LIERSKOGAN table. This one is amazing. The little basket and table top are adjustable! You can easily have a bunch of goodies in the little basket area while also having room on the table top to display a basket or bag. It would be great for displaying a hat on the table top and then having more hats down below in the basket.

The simple design of the GLADOM is perfect for any craft display. The metal tray is removable. It would look great sitting on top of a table with pouches or wallets laid out in a circular patter on the tray top. You could also easily fit a basket under the tray to cover the legs and display more items. At only $20 it"s an affordable addition to any display.

The HJARTELIG room divider is a bit of an investment at $99, but with a little construction can become a fun little shelving unit or hanging display. You can easily hang hangers from the slats to display scarves or shawls. Or take out a few of the slats and insert solid wood pieces from the lumber store to create shelves.

The VILTO towel ladder is perfect for displaying blankets and quilts at craft shows. It can easily be rested against a tent pole or even hung from the tent along one side. At $50 it"s a smaller investment that can also be used in your home during off season.

This DYNAN towel rack is perfect for displaying baskets, hats or even rolled up blankets or quilts. At only $20 it"s the perfect addition to your display. I love that it can stand on it"s own and is easy to assemble the day of your craft show.

Both the RAGRUND (left) and the MOLGER (right) are great shelving options. They are a bit more expensive, but can give your display a more rustic and homey feel. Just keep in mind you will have to transport them to and from your show so you will need a large enough vehicle to hold them or plan to assemble them at the show.

The STOCKHOLM 2017 ash and the STOCKHOLM 2017 walnut are great trays for displaying small items such as cup cozies, jewelry, headbands or wallets. They are perfect for setting on your tables to break up space or setting on top of upside down baskets to create vertical display space.

I love these simple little crates. I already use few similar ones in my current display, but you can"t beat the prices of these. The small size KNAGGLIG is $6 and the large size KNAGGLIG is $10. I love turning them on their sides to create a taller shelf or even stacking them to take up more vertical space.

TheBULLIGbaskets are a pretty and affordable option for your display. Great for holding pouches, hats, or rolled up blankets. Or lay them on their side to create a little mini shelf on your table. They are only $9 so you can get a few to create a cohesive display.

If you are looking at getting some affordable craft show display items then IKEA is a great resource. I hope you found a bit of inspriation here. Make sure to pin your favorite ideas to pinterest. You can follow me here. If you use any of the above mentioned items I"d love to see it. Share your pictures on social media and make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo or use #meghanmakesdo.

and blocks come in smaller sizes. They allow you to vary the heights throughout your displays. They are an affordable and valuable item in any visual merchandising toolkit.

can be used to feature a special painting in your booth. Make sure the easel you choose is sturdy, so it will safely and reliably support the art on display.

or dress forms are a great way to display clothing. A mannequin dressed in an interesting outfit and placed in an outside corner of your booth is an excellent tool to attract shoppers.

It’s a minor detail, but if overlooked, you may miss out on sales. A clear and accurate display of pricing is a key element in determining the success and profitability of your craft booth and a unique display can actually help draw people in.

“All of our items are individually priced on the back. However, that doesn’t stop customers from asking how much things are. Constantly. We designed a single poster listing of all our items with pricing, framed it and displayed it on a decorative easel at the entrance of our booth. Now customers can easily see the range of prices and products we offer, all in one place,”explains Kristen and Lindsey Archer, who successfully sell their handmade wood art and home decor online and at craft shows.

Price tags or signs can do more than just state an item’s value. They are a crucial part of your booth display and can help to showcase your creativity and attract buyers.

These handmade wooden price disks are a beautiful addition to any nature-inspired product display. Other useful products in the Melbourne-based Etsy shop include custom wooden stamps, business card holders, and a square reader dock.

We’ve seen them, we loved them and we’re still not tired of hand-lettered chalkboards. These trendy displays are a perfect addition to any market stall or booth. These little beauties were designed by @whorthwhilepaper.

Many of the things we’ve discussed in retail display also apply to craft booth display. But there are some specific considerations for craft show booths.

What should your craft booth look like? One of the best ways to start planning is to look at other craft booths – attend fairs and shows and really look at how the booth displays have been set up and how the crafts have been displayed. You can also learn a lot from websites like Pinterest where you’ll find many posts about crafts and craft displays.

Picking a theme can help to focus your ideas and simplify your display. Think about who your customers are and work out a theme that will appeal to them. The theme or overall feel of your booth should represent who you are, what you do, and showcase what makes you unique.

Your booth should reflect what you make. For example, if your work has a retro or nostalgic feel, reflect that throughout your display, from the colours to the lettering you use for your hangtags, and choose vintage props to display your work. If you do wildcrafting you could use outdoor items, such as beach rocks and driftwood, for your display. If you make contemporary jewellery, you might want to make your display clean and uncluttered, and choose backgrounds that contrast with the jewellery items. Make the look of your booth part of the story of your crafts.

Your theme should be part of all aspects of the display. Colours, materials, even your marketing materials and signage should all be coordinated to give the same impression. Consistency in theme and color of your booth helps customers remember you and recognize your products.

Think about displaying your items the way customers would use them. Things that go together could be grouped together. This will help customers imagine how they would use your products. Your display should complement and show off the crafts, not compete with them. The crafts should be what your eye goes to; the background, shelves and props should stay in the background. If you are sharing a booth with another person, make an attempt to coordinate the colours and theme so that the entire booth has a cohesive feel.

Colour is part of your theme. The colours you choose should work well together and show off your crafts not compete for attention. If you are making red and green Christmas crafts, for example, they might get lost if they are displayed on a tablecloth with a red and green print. Experiment well before the craft show to see what works best for your products. Choose colors that make your products show up well.

Consider how contrast can be used to help you attract attention to a specific product – for example, light products displayed on a dark background, or smooth products like ceramics, displayed on a textured background like burlap. Solid colors make a good background to display items with prints and patterns.

You can buy display stands and props that are designed for retail display. Prices and materials vary. If you don’t have the budget, or don’t like the look of retail displays, then look for ways to make your own, and fit the props to the overall theme of your booth.

There are ways to keep your displays affordable and still look professional. For a Christmas craft fair, take advantage of holiday sales on decorative display items. Office supply shops have great back to school sales. Vintage and thrift shops always have bargains.

Moulders of Dreams has used hinged, collapsible wooden shelving that can be re-used in other craft fairs. Their sign is also made of wood, carrying the same look through all aspects of the display. Photo: J. Pye

Styrofoam can be used in many ways – covered, it can be a backing, or a riser, or fill for a basket. You could buy display props or shelving that you would be able to re-use in your home.  Or you could re-use containers – a storage tub could be used to bring your crafts to the fair, and then, covered with a cloth, that same tub could be used as a riser to display your crafts.

Check online to find ideas for different types of materials you can use to make your own displays. You’ll find that other craft makers are doing interesting things for their displays – using a burlap covered PVC pipe for bracelet displays, or a vintage cake tray as a tiered display rack, making custom ring trays from wooden boxes, or making fabric mannequins for necklace displays. Look online, and then take a look around for things that you can use to make custom displays. Once you start looking, you’ll be surprised at the number of affordable and interesting objects that can be used to show off your crafts.

Outdoor and vintage items used as props should be well cleaned. You don’t want to be surprised by something that crawls out of your driftwood – and don’t forget to include a mirror in your display if you have things customers may want to try on.

When visiting craft fairs or retail shops, pay attention to how other sellers display things – what kind of fixtures they use and how they’ve built their display.

In the small area of a craft booth, you want to show your products to their best advantage and capitalize on the space. From far away, your booth will look empty if your products are all lying flat on the table.  Using props, boxes or shelving creates height, expands your display space and adds visual interest to your display. When you are planning your props, make sure you can still serve customers through your display.

Your booth setup should make traffic flow easily with a place that feels comfortable for the customer to stop and purchase an item. As we learned in the chapter about Retail Display, items you want to sell should be displayed in the prime area between waist height and eye level. If you have items you don’t want handled too much, you could use a glass case or place the items somewhere where the customer has to ask for your assistance to touch them. Small items that you would like your customers to rummage through could be grouped in containers.

Once you have your display figured out, plan for replacement items as you sell your products. This will keep your display looking fresh and attractive throughout the fair. As you sell off your items you can use something else – something like flyers, business cards, or even a flower arrangement to help fill the empty space. It’s hard to know exactly how many products to bring, but it is better to have too much rather than too little.

Have a dedicated place for your cashbox and packaging. Decide how much space you will need for transactions and to store business cards, extra price tags and hangtags. You might need a small table for a workspace behind your display table.

If there aren’t enough products on display, customers won’t be attracted and the booth could look picked clean. On the other hand, too much stuff with no organization can look messy and unprofessional. To avoid a cluttered look, you can group your products within the display. You’ll find a discussion about Grouping in the Retail Display chapter of this guide.

If you are using signs or a banner, they should match the overall look and theme of your display. Try to use lettering that is clear and easy to read. Make sure there is enough contrast between the background and the lettering to make it easy to see the words. Avoid handwritten signs unless there is a reason for using handwriting, for example, if you do calligraphy or if you use a decorative blackboard as part of your display.

Think about how you can make your banner more stylish. Ask about different materials that the print shop can use, or examples of other work they have done. Or use your design skills to make your own. You could paint on weathered wood, appliqué on cloth, or write on a chalk board. Make sure whatever you use goes with the theme of your display and remains professional looking.

Just like at a retail store, customers will want to know your prices, so clearly label items and display a price list if possible Try to match the style of your labels or hangtags with your display and the type of goods you are selling.

You can reduce the stress of setting up by planning your booth well in advance of the show. Ask the organiser for the booth and table dimensions, and set up a space at home where you can practise your display. Experiment with what goes where, and look at it from the front as a buyer would, and then also from behind to make sure you have space for your sales items and packaging. Consider where you will sit and if you can sell through the display. When you have your layout complete, draw a plan of it or take a photo on your phone that you can check with while you are setting up

Practice packing up your car with your display. You might need a second vehicle or to take two trips or you might be able to change your storage boxes so they all fit in. If you need a dolly to move heavy items, find out if there are some available at the show or if you need to bring your own. Pack your items well, with blankets or padding to protect them.